1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 770
To start off, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 770. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 770 would be higher. At 7,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 770 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 770. (153 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 770. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 770 weights approximately 2667 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 770 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 500 Mondial | 770 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1943 |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 7655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 3402 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3890 mm |